Portrait of a Man
1490
oil
From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich
1490
oil
From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich
This portrait shows a man with a serious expression, wearing a black hat and a black tunic. His brown hair is shoulder-length and parted in the middle. The background is a serene landscape with trees and a blue sky. The man's face is rendered in fine detail, with a subtle smile playing on his lips. His eyes seem to gaze directly at the viewer, conveying a sense of quiet confidence. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the portrait. If you're interested in exploring more works that utilize this technique, look up chiaroscuro.